Diablo 3 - for the 360 (POLL) ...***UPDATE***... (includes possible boxart)

So here's the actual news...

Blizzard is purchasing all of the Diablo 3 domain names it can. Of course Blizzard has said there is no official announcement of Diablo 3 being in development - but I would (as the reviewer of the article would) say this is a pretty clear indication that a third installment is on it's way.

I surely hope it gets made for the 360!!! That would be amazing. :)

Anyway as the POLL says - would you buy Diablo 3 for the 360 if it becomes available and is essentially an updated version of Diablo 2 with next gen graphics and gameplay? Of course since Blizzard would still be doing it - I don't see how it could be a "bad" game so base your opion on a new next gen version of Diablo 2 - and then when it finally hits it should exceed expectations! Personally I would even buy Diablo 2 for the 360 if it had a graphics update. :)

Here's a link to the article:

http://kotaku.com/5007477/blizzard-snags-up-diablo-3-site-promises-no-announcement-coming-soon

Furthermore here is a quote in reference to Diablo 3 from wordpress.com in an interview with Blizzard followed by the link:

"So in the end, we believe BlizzCon 2008 will have two milestones for us. The first one will be a convention build of the Lich King to ramp up those subscription sales and the second one will be the announcement of Diablo 3 for PC and Xbox 360. Wait, did I just say Xbox 360? Yes, those very same interviews reveal that Blizzard is working very closely with Microsoft and they are interested in seeing how the Live Anywhere service can work using battle.net..."

http://sogamer.wordpress.com/2007/08/29/rumor-diablo-3-announcement-at-blizzcon-next-year/

Your poll doesn't have enough options

Yes I want Diablo 3, but not on 360 - this is a PC game through and through. A mouse works much better for this sort of game than a controller

I wonder if it would be possible to make it cross platform to allow PC and 360 gamers to play together?

Your poll doesn't have enough options

Yes I want Diablo 3, but not on 360 - this is a PC game through and through. A mouse works much better for this sort of game than a controller

I wonder if it would be possible to make it cross platform to allow PC and 360 gamers to play together?

Avenger1324

First - yes they definitely "could" make it cross platform as it's been done with much more complicated types of games.

Secondly - since this is the 360 forums and the Mods have been VERY picky lately I decided to limit this to a 360 discussion. Also with a hack-n-slash type of game I don't really feel there is any advantage to using a keyboard and mouse versus a controller. In FPS's sure there are advantages but for a game like Diablo I don't feel like using a controller is limiting at all - but that's just my opinion of course. :)

I would love to see it cross platform that way - you clould play with a KB/MS and I could play with a controller.

[QUOTE="Avenger1324"]

Your poll doesn't have enough options

Yes I want Diablo 3, but not on 360 - this is a PC game through and through. A mouse works much better for this sort of game than a controller

I wonder if it would be possible to make it cross platform to allow PC and 360 gamers to play together?

DataDream

First - yes they definitely "could" make it cross platform as it's been done with much more complicated types of games.

Secondly - since this is the 360 forums and the Mods have been VERY picky lately I decided to limit this to a 360 discussion. Also with a hack-n-slash type of game I don't really feel there is any advantage to using a keyboard and mouse versus a controller. In FPS's sure there are advantages but for a game like Diablo I don't feel like using a controller is limiting at all - but that's just my opinion of course. :)

I would love to see it cross platform that way - you clould play with a KB/MS and I could play with a controller.

i agree

Secondly - since this is the 360 forums and the Mods have been VERY picky lately I decided to limit this to a 360 discussion. Also with a hack-n-slash type of game I don't really feel there is any advantage to using a keyboard and mouse versus a controller. In FPS's sure there are advantages but for a game like Diablo I don't feel like using a controller is limiting at all - but that's just my opinion of course. :)

DataDream

Have you ever played a non-melee character in diablo? Sure, controlling a Barb with a controller would be fine but for any caster characters i would much rather have my keyboard and hotkeys.

Diablo is and should remain a PC game, i want 3, just not on a console.

[QUOTE="Avenger1324"]

Your poll doesn't have enough options

Yes I want Diablo 3, but not on 360 - this is a PC game through and through. A mouse works much better for this sort of game than a controller

I wonder if it would be possible to make it cross platform to allow PC and 360 gamers to play together?

DataDream

First - yes they definitely "could" make it cross platform as it's been done with much more complicated types of games.

Secondly - since this is the 360 forums and the Mods have been VERY picky lately I decided to limit this to a 360 discussion. Also with a hack-n-slash type of game I don't really feel there is any advantage to using a keyboard and mouse versus a controller. In FPS's sure there are advantages but for a game like Diablo I don't feel like using a controller is limiting at all - but that's just my opinion of course. :)

I would love to see it cross platform that way - you clould play with a KB/MS and I could play with a controller.

Fair points

Arkadian Warriors on XBLA is the closest thing we have so far to a Diablo-style game, though I've only tried the demo and used the warrior.

Hack'n'slash characters might work well with a pad, but I do like my hotkeys, particularly for spell casters when you get surrounded, or want to circle-strafe round an enemy while firing spells.

No doubt about it; I'd love to see Diablo 3 on the Xbox 360. It's been a long long time since we've had a great multi-player RPG out; similar to Diablo. The only recent one I can think of besides Arkadian Warriors were Baulder's Gate games; and those were so much fun to play!!

I don't think using the controller would be as difficult as some have mentioned. You could use the trigger buttons to bring up macros for spells. for example, hold LT (bring up a macro list) and hit X for fireball or hold RT and Y for whirlwind. I'm sure it could be refined, but I could see it working. I'm not saying a controller would be better than keyboard and mouse, but I think using a controller could work very well.

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No, I would ratehr have it PC exclusive.

I wouldnt want a console to hinder the game.

Add another options:

No, I would ratehr have it PC exclusive.

I wouldnt want a console to hinder the game.

Just_Osmo

First I can't add another option as once voting starts in a POLL it is locked and uneditable. Secondly as I stated in a response to someone who said the same thing earlier - due to the fact that the Modrators have been over zaelous (IMO) lately I decided to keep this strictly in the realm of the 360.

Would I? Absolutely.

Will they make it for 360? Absolutely not.

D2 can't be played without a mouse, remember a sorceress' teleport skill? Or Traps? A controller can't do these things.

I'll still be playing this 100% at release. I LOOOVED D2. I hate WoW.

1. Most likely it would be made for the PC

2. If it ever comes out for the 360, they better not mess with the formula too much. That isometrical view was a classic and I will be dissappointed if they try to make all fancy and 3-d and such.

Ok - I just updated the original post with some additional information I really had to dig for but it includes a photo of the 360 box art which whether real or not is super cool. :)

Also in an interview with Blizzard wordpress.com reveals that Blizzard is working with MS to bring Diablo 3 to the PC and 360.

So even if you already posted - go back and check the original posting for these additional details. :)

Of course this is ALL speculation at this point - though the interview has my interst peaked now more than ever. :)

YTMND'ed

http://diablothree.ytmnd.com/

That would be pretty sweet if they'll make it for 360

YTMND'ed

http://diablothree.ytmnd.com/

gsbooster

LOL - good little homage there. ;)

I would get Diablo 3 for the 360, I wonder why not for the PS3, the Wii would be great with point and click.

Anyway, I got Too Human coming up is as close to Diablo 3 as we are getting, Too Human blows my mind.

I doubt it'd come to console, unless they're completely overhauling the control scheme.

i really don't see myself getting this if age of conan on 360 turns out good (and cross-platform)paullywog

its not that bad to control a caster, i have arkadian warriors and they have casters, its really easyOneMansFate

Would I? Absolutely.

Will they make it for 360? Absolutely not.

D2 can't be played without a mouse, remember a sorceress' teleport skill? Or Traps? A controller can't do these things.

I'll still be playing this 100% at release. I LOOOVED D2. I hate WoW.

Mau-Justice